Well, I couldn't let the single speed thing go forever. This time a steel bike would augment my F5. Found this one and decided to take the plunge.
Frame:
1983 Peugeot PB 14 - 63cm - Double-butted Magnalite alloy steel - Tulip Red - 12 speed
Fork/Headset:
Nashbar CF 1" threadless--aluminum steerer / Ritchey Logic
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Dura Ace 7700 175mm / Shimano 105 (BB5500, Octolink 109.5mm)
Pedals:
Shimano SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Redline 20T / FSA Aero TT 54T 130 BCD / KMC Kool Chain (...sooo kool)
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Riva Road / XLC 26.0mm @ 300mm long
Brakes:
unmarked but stamped Tektro R710 dual pivots F/R pulled by Shimano RX100 levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Raleigh hub / DP-18-like Weinmann rim / Continental Gatorskin 700x23C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Raleigh 8/9/10 speed hub / DP-18-like Weinmann rim / Continental Gatorskin 700x23C
Accessories:
New bike- and period-correct Peugeot graphics (soon!) redone in a different color to match the new paint!
More Info:
Currently in process and getting very close to the end.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Well, working on this has been a nice bit of therapy in my recovery from a July bike (me) and car (them) incident that left me with a broken elbow and three month no-weight-bearing restriction, which is thankfully almost over with. I am anxious to get back to riding!!!
As for the build, it is turning out quite well. I even get to have my stem be horizontally-oriented like all the cool shorter than me riders! It just took 63 freaking centimeters of frame to do it. I really like how the top tube, as it is closer in level to the stem and bars, creates a fast horizontal theme with the stem and bars.
I drilled out the rear mounting hole on the rear brake bridge to accommodate a modified modern recessed style brake unit. Nailed it...thankfully!
Added by Dan-O. Last updated over 3 years ago.
As of over 3 years ago, Dan-O has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
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